How Arteta's response to Brighton loss may shape Arsenal's next chapter
Mikel Arteta has shown an increased appetite for risk this season but, as Arsenal look to stay at the top, failing to reinvent would be a greater gamble.
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"Brighton were really good."
— Mikel Arteta , Executive
Key People
Ben White is a 28-year-old defender currently playing for Arsenal.
Declan Rice is a professional footballer who plays for the England national team.
Elliot Anderson is a midfielder for Nottingham Forest and an England international.
Ezri Konsa is a defender for the England national football team.
Head coach of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Captain of the Norwegian national team and Arsenal star.
Martin Zubimendi is a midfielder who plays for Real Sociedad.
Mikel Arteta is the head coach of Arsenal.
Young England midfielder with potential transfer interest.
Riccardo Calafiori is a 24-year-old Italian defender playing for Arsenal.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
William Saliba is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender.
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Mikel Arteta has shown an increased appetite for risk this season but, as Arsenal look to stay at the top, failing to reinvent would be a greater gamble.
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